It's just a one-time sound around that speed, seemingly from the front. I don't notice it frequently, but maybe once a week (driving 5 days/week).It could be that an underbody panel is loose? Is the noise/vibration in front or behind you?
I just ran across this article on the lack of AM radio in the i3, which contains Bimmercode instructions for activating it. I wonder if it would work on the SE.I've been begging for an AM tuner for more than a year but none of the Bimmercode experts have reported finding one in an SE.
I asked if the SE had a secret AM radio like the i3, but the Bimmercoders said no.I just ran across this article on the lack of AM radio in the i3, which contains Bimmercode instructions for activating it. I wonder if it would work on the SE.
Not sure if its just me but i dont seam to have any rattles and the mini se 2022 seems solid apart from the interior door grab handles. I cant help but focus on the slight cracking / creaking noise they make when you first open or close the doors or you jist grab them and give it a wiggle. It was also the case on my mini one but worse, has anybody else had this issue. Im fairly certain it is going to be a common issue with plastic rubbing against plastic in different temperatures. It isnt like a percistent noise as after you have pulled / pushed on the handle, it basically stops making any noise and still feels secure when making these noises. Has anybody else experienced these slightly creaking / cracking noises?3,600 miles here - and my SE is tight. The only noise I experience is a squeak when the driver's side window lowers/raises slightly with the door opening/closing. The rubber trim in the top right corner gives a squeak. It goes away for a few weeks when I 'lubricate' it with some Rain X window cleaner. I'm sure I could use something better, but it's what I have on hand.
I've had ny '22 SE since October, approaching 2,000 miles now and remember hearing a squeak from my driver's door once. I've pushed the car beyond it's limits many times at SCCA solo events with sticky tires on it and keep up with a VW GTI driven by a better driver in my same class. I've ridden in one and was surprised at how harsh the ride is. Worse than my lowered FRS! I recommend you try the SE before making your decision. It's probably a more reliable car than the GTI and should cost you less to own.No, I’m holding out for a 2022 VW Golf GTI…
I was just thinking about the AM radio (and @insightman) the other day when I wanted to listen to the baseball game in my SE. Fortunately there's also an FM broadcast for my team, but here's an article about the issue.I asked if the SE had a secret AM radio like the i3, but the Bimmercoders said no.
That is my solution for AM radio for past six years in I3 now in SE high quality $25 Sony Dolby /Stereo crab I’m listening to when I need AM and really is not much interference what all manufacturers talking aboutI was just thinking about the AM radio (and @insightman) the other day when I wanted to listen to the baseball game in my SE. Fortunately there's also an FM broadcast for my team, but here's an article about the issue.
Automakers Are Starting to Drop AM Radio in New Cars. Here’s Why
Already, EVs from Audi, BMW, Porsche, Tesla, and Volvo are sold without AM radios, and it's been that way for years. BMW launched its first EVs, the i3 and i8, without AM receivers.
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BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in electromagnetic interference, of which EVs' drivetrains produce a significant amount.
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No rattle or other noise from my under 2 years experience with the car. Very solid. Love it all the way to when i traded it in and welcomed home my Cross Turismo.I’m surprised no one complains about rattles in their Mini. Many journalists testers in Canada and US noticed the Mini SE had rattles, even with low mileage.
In fact, that’s the one thing that stops me from buying one after reading many reports saying so.
What about yours?
No rattle or other noise from my under 2 years experience with the car. Very solid. Love it all the way to when i traded it in and welcomed home my Cross Turismo.
I had posted about a mysterious rattle in this thread: https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/developed-a-rattle.18590/#post-201694I have a squeak that comes from the screen behind the steering wheel. Its the plastic housing rubbing/flexing against the screen itself. Anyone else have this and found a way to quiet it? I see a couple of screws and I'm tempted to open it up and mess with it myself.